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Pahoa

Hawaii · 1,361 residents · 2.178 sq mi
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Pahoa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,042. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $375,900. The poverty rate of 34.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,361
+41%since 2000
from 962 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
625 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+1%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6618711K1K1K1990201020202024Pahoa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,042
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,910
+29%since 2000
from $13,850 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+12%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,900
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+124%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(83)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(108)
Asian51%(491)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(535)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(360)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(212)
Asian33.9%(461)
Other23.8%(324)
Diversity Score91.8%(1,249)
Diversity Score
92
+65%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
23.2%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.7%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+50.1 ptssince 2017
from 44.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2016
from 66.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pahoa, Hawaii?

Pahoa, Hawaii has about 1,361 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pahoa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pahoa, Hawaii earns about $56,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pahoa, Hawaii expensive?

In Pahoa, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $375,900, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Pahoa, Hawaii?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pahoa, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pahoa, Hawaii?

About 34.7% of people in Pahoa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pahoa, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Pahoa, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 262 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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